Putin Approves Proposal to Fully Ban Vape Sales in Russia Caspianpost.com Vaping is banned in countries like Mexico and Thailand here are the countries where it's illegal or restricted BREAKING NEWS: Vladimir Putin announces a full ban on all vapes across Russia. The new policy aims to curb vaping nationwide, affecting sales, imports, and use of e cigarettes. Analysts Vaping will be completely banned in Russia this spring all factions of the State Duma agreed on the ban. The bill should be finalized and adopted by the end of May. : Illicit Vapes and E Cigarettes Flood Stores as F.D.A. Struggles to Combat Imports The New York Times